Guide to school student concession cards
Students over 16 years need a Transport Concession Entitlement Card for discounted travel in NSW.
If you're a student aged 16 years or older and eligible for concessions, the Transport Concession Entitlement Card serves as proof of entitlement when using a Child/Youth Opal card within the Opal network or when travelling on child or concession fares in NSW.
The Transport Concession Entitlement Card replaces the following cards:
- Senior Secondary Student Concession Card (16 years and over) – also issued to Mature Secondary Students (18 years and over), Distance Education Students and Home School Students.
- Proof of Age card (students under 16 years who appear older)
- Boarders Rail Pass - Learn more about how to apply for a Boarders Rail Pass
To travel on a Child/Youth Opal card or a child/concession ticket, students must carry a concession entitlement card.
Children aged between 4 to 15 years do not require a proof of entitlement for concession travel. If they appear older, they can get a Transport Concession Entitlement Card to verify to authorised officers that they are under 16 years old.